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{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
| name = Gan International Airport
|name = Gan International Airport
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| image = Sunrise,_Gan_Airport_(824767884).jpg
|image = Sunrise, Gan Airport (824767884).jpg
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| IATA = GAN
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| ICAO = VRMG
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| type = Public
|IATA = GAN
|ICAO = VRMG
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| owner-oper = Addu International Airport Pvt Ltd.
|GPS =
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| city-served = [[Addu City]], Maldives
|type = Public
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| location = [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]], [[Addu City]]
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|owner-oper = Addu International Airport Private Limited
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| elevation-f = 6
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|city-served = [[Addu City]], Maldives
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| elevation-m = 2
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|location = [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]], [[Addu City]]
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| website = [http://ganairport.com ganairport.com]
|opened = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} -->
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| coordinates = {{coord|00|41|36|S|073|09|20|E|region:MV|display=it}}
|timezone = [[Time in Maldives|Maldives Time (MVT)]]
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| image_map = Addu atoll 76.jpg
|utc = [[UTC+5]]
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| image_map_caption = Map of Addu Atoll showing Gan and airfield
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|elevation-m = 2
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|elevation-f = 6
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Airport in [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]] , [[Maldives]]
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|coordinates = {{Coord|00|41|36|S|073|09|20|E|region:MV|display=it}}
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| pushpin_label = '''GAN'''/VRMG
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|website = [https://GanAirport.com GanAirport.com]
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| metric-rwy = y
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|image_map = Addu atoll 76.jpg
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| r1-number = 10/28
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| r1-length-m = 3,600
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|image_map_caption = Map of Addu Atoll showing Gan and airfield
| r1-length-f = 11811.02
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| r1-surface = Concrete
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|pushpin_mapsize = 105
| footnotes = Source: [[DAFIF]]<ref name="WAD">[http://www.worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=VRMG Airport information for VRMG] from [[DAFIF]] (effective October 2006)</ref><ref name="GCM">{{GCM|GAN|source=DAFIF}}</ref>
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|pushpin_map_caption= Location of Airport in [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]] , [[Maldives]]
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|pushpin_label = '''GAN'''/VRMG
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|r1-number = 10/28
|r1-length-m = 3600<ref name=GanAirport.com-hist/>
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|r1-surface = concrete
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|footnotes = Sources: [[Government of Maldives]]<ref name=GOV.MV>{{Cite web|url=http://AviaInfo.gov.mv/downloads/aip/aerodrome/ad_2_vrmg.pdf|title=AIP Maldives - VRMG|website=AviaInfo.gov.mv|publisher=Civil Aviation Department, Republic of Maldives|date=18 November 2010|access-date=24 October 2022}}</ref>, [[DAFIF]]<ref>{{GCM|GAN|source=DAFIF}} From [[DAFIF]] (effective October 2006).</ref>
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'''Gan International Airport''' ('''GIA''') {{Airport codes|GAN|VRMG}} is located on the island of [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]] in [[Addu Atoll]] (previously known as Seenu Atoll) in the [[Maldives]].<ref name=GOV.MV/> As of June 2019, it is one of three international [[List of airports in the Maldives|airports in the Maldives]].

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'''Gan International Airport''' {{Airport codes|GAN|VRMG}} is located on the island of [[Gan (Addu Atoll)|Gan]] in [[Addu Atoll]] (previously known as Seenu Atoll) in the [[Maldives]].<ref name="WAD" /> As of June 2019, it is one of three international [[List of airports in the Maldives|airports in the Maldives]].


==History==
==History==
First built by the [[Royal Navy]], and transferred to the [[Royal Air Force]] as [[RAF Gan]], it was a military [[airbase]] used during [[World War II]] and until 1976. The first aircraft landed on the coral runway of Gan on 8th February 1943. It was a [[Westland Walrus]]. In 1976 the British handed over Gan to the government and it was used as a [[domestic airport]].
First built by the [[Royal Navy]] (RN), and transferred to the [[Royal Air Force]] (RAF) becoming [[RAF Gan|Royal Air Force Station Gan]], it was a [[United Kingdom|British]] military [[airbase]] used as a staging post during [[World War II]], until 1976.<ref name=GanAirport.com-hist>{{Cite web|url=https://GanAirport.com/17-gan-airport-articles/15-welcome-to-gan-international-airport|title=Welcome to Gan International Airport|website=GanAirport.com|publisher=Addu International Airport Private Limited|date=2019|access-date=24 October 2022}}</ref> The first aircraft landed on the crushed [[coral]] runway of Gan on 8 February 1943. It was an RAF [[Westland Walrus]]. In 1976, the British handed over Gan to the Maldives government, and it subsequently became a civilian [[domestic airport]].


The airport was run by the Government of Maldives (GoM) with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010. In June 2009 a public enterprise by the name of Gan Airport Company Limited (GACL) was established by H.E. President Mohamed Nasheed as part of GoM's privatization policy. GACL took over management of GIA in January 2010.
The airport was run by the [[Government of Maldives]] (GoM) with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010. In June 2009 a [[public enterprise]] by the name of Gan Airport Company Limited (GACL) was established by H.E. President [[Mohamed Nasheed]] as part of GoM's [[privatisation]] policy. GACL took over management of GIA in January 2010.


To promote tourism and other economic activity in the south a new venture was formed early in 2012 to further develop and expand GIA. A joint venture was formed between GACL, MACL and State Trading Organization Plc (STO). The new venture is Addu International Airport Pvt Ltd (AIA). Gan International Airport is now owned and managed by Addu International Airport Pvt Ltd. As of 2020 70% of AIA is held by the government of Maldives & 30% by KASA Holdings Pvt Ltd.
To promote tourism and other economic activity in the south Maldives, a new venture was formed early in 2012 to further develop and expand GIA. A [[joint venture]] was formed between GACL, MACL, and State Trading Organization Plc (STO). The new venture is Addu International Airport Private Limited (AIA). Gan International Airport is now owned and managed by Addu International Airport Pvt Ltd. {{As of|2020}}, 70% of AIA is held by the government of Maldives, and 30% by KASA Holdings Pvt Ltd.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
Gan International Airport is capable of accommodating ICAO code 4E aircraft. The airport lies at an elevation of {{convert|6|ft|0}} above [[mean sea level]]. It has one [[runway]] designated 10/28 with a concrete surface measuring {{convert|3400|x|60|m|0}}.<ref name="WAD" />
Gan International Airport is capable of accommodating [[ICAO]] code 4E aircraft. The airport lies at an elevation of {{Convert|6|ft|0|abbr=off}} above [[mean sea level]]. It has one [[runway]] designated 10/28, with a concrete surface, measuring {{Convert|2651|by|45|m|0|abbr=off}} in 2010.<ref name=GOV.MV/> As a result of the National Development Plan of the early 1980s, Gan runway was subsequently upgraded and extended in length by {{Convert|980|m|0|abbr=off}} to a total {{Convert|3600|by|45|m|0|abbr=off}}.<ref name=GanAirport.com-hist/>


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
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[[File:8q-meg gan.JPG|thumb|Former Mega Maldives Boeing 767 on Gan International airport tarmac|alt=]]
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As of July 2019, the following airlines offer regularly scheduled services:
{{As of|2019|07|df=y}}, the following airlines offer regularly scheduled services:

{{Airport destination list
{{Airport destination list
| [[SriLankan Airlines]] | [[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]
|[[SriLankan Airlines]]|[[Bandaranaike International Airport|Colombo–Bandaranaike]]
| [[Maldivian (airline)|Maldivian]] | [[Velana International Airport|Malé]]
|[[Maldivian (airline)|Maldivian]]|[[Velana International Airport|Malé]]
| [[flydubai (airline)|flydubai]] | [[Dubai International |Dubai]]
|[[flydubai (airline)|flydubai]]|[[Dubai International |Dubai]]
}}
}}


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
As of February 2019, the only foreign operator to Gan is [[SriLankan Airlines]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/gan/routes|title=GAN airport destinations|publisher=Flightradar24|access-date=25 February 2019}}</ref> using [[Airbus A320 family|Airbus A320]] aircraft.
{{As of|2019|02|df=y}}, the only foreign operator to Gan is [[SriLankan Airlines]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/gan|title=GAN airport destinations|publisher=Flightradar24|access-date=25 February 2019}}</ref> using [[Airbus A320 family|Airbus A320]] aircraft.


==Incidents and accidents==
==Incidents and accidents==
* On 12 March 2019 a [[Maldivian (airline)#Fleet|Maldivian]] [[Bombardier Dash 8 Q300]] suffered a landing gear malfunction, due to which the plane circled around the airport for 1 hour. The plane landed safely but the landing gear was not fully retracted. This was the first ever incident to occur in Gan international airport.
*On 12 March 2019, a [[Maldivian (airline)#Fleet|Maldivian]] [[Bombardier Dash 8 Q300]] suffered a landing gear malfunction, due to which the plane circled around the airport for 1 hour. The aircraft landed safely, but the landing gear was not fully retracted. This was the first ever incident to occur in Gan international airport.

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[[File:8q-meg gan.JPG|thumb|250px|Former Mega Maldives Boeing 767 on Gan International airport tarmac]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.ganairport.com/ Gan International Airport (GIA)]
*[https://GanAirport.com Gan International Airport (GIA)]
*[https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/nsapp.html?METHOD=DISPLAYBYICAOS&REPORTTYPE=RAW&FORMATTYPE=DOMESTIC&RETRIEVELOCID=VRMG&ACTIONTYPE=NOTAMRETRIEVALBYICAOS#/results FNS NOTAM search for VRMG]
* [http://www.aaa-fta.com/ Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA)]
*[http://www.aaa-fta.com/ Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA)] — flying training school based at Gan International Airport
* {{SkyVector|VRMG}}
* {{ASN|GAN}}
*{{SkyVector|VRMG}}
*{{ASN|GAN}}
*[https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/10255819 Aerial photograph of Gan airport aircraft parking apron and terminal]


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{{Airports in the Maldives}}
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[[Category:Airports in the Maldives]]
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Revision as of 23:01, 24 October 2022

Gan International Airport

ގަން ބައިނަލްއަޤްވާމީ ވައިގެބަނދަރު
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorAddu International Airport Private Limited
ServesAddu City, Maldives
LocationGan, Addu City
Time zoneMaldives Time (MVT) (UTC+5)
Elevation AMSL2 m / 6 ft
Coordinates00°41′36″S 073°09′20″E / 0.69333°S 73.15556°E / -0.69333; 73.15556
WebsiteGanAirport.com
Maps
Map of Addu Atoll showing Gan and airfield
Map of Addu Atoll showing Gan and airfield
GAN/VRMG is located in Maldives
GAN/VRMG
GAN/VRMG
Location of Airport in Gan , Maldives
GAN/VRMG is located in Indian Ocean
GAN/VRMG
GAN/VRMG
GAN/VRMG (Indian Ocean)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
10/28 3,600[1] 11,811 concrete

Gan International Airport (GIA) (IATA: GAN, ICAO: VRMG) is located on the island of Gan in Addu Atoll (previously known as Seenu Atoll) in the Maldives.[2] As of June 2019, it is one of three international airports in the Maldives.

History

First built by the Royal Navy (RN), and transferred to the Royal Air Force (RAF) becoming Royal Air Force Station Gan, it was a British military airbase used as a staging post during World War II, until 1976.[1] The first aircraft landed on the crushed coral runway of Gan on 8 February 1943. It was an RAF Westland Walrus. In 1976, the British handed over Gan to the Maldives government, and it subsequently became a civilian domestic airport.

The airport was run by the Government of Maldives (GoM) with technical assistance from Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) until January 2010. In June 2009 a public enterprise by the name of Gan Airport Company Limited (GACL) was established by H.E. President Mohamed Nasheed as part of GoM's privatisation policy. GACL took over management of GIA in January 2010.

To promote tourism and other economic activity in the south Maldives, a new venture was formed early in 2012 to further develop and expand GIA. A joint venture was formed between GACL, MACL, and State Trading Organization Plc (STO). The new venture is Addu International Airport Private Limited (AIA). Gan International Airport is now owned and managed by Addu International Airport Pvt Ltd. As of 2020, 70% of AIA is held by the government of Maldives, and 30% by KASA Holdings Pvt Ltd.

Facilities

Gan International Airport is capable of accommodating ICAO code 4E aircraft. The airport lies at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 10/28, with a concrete surface, measuring 2,651 by 45 metres (8,698 by 148 feet) in 2010.[2] As a result of the National Development Plan of the early 1980s, Gan runway was subsequently upgraded and extended in length by 980 metres (3,215 feet) to a total 3,600 by 45 metres (11,811 by 148 feet).[1]

Airlines and destinations

Former Mega Maldives Boeing 767 on Gan International airport tarmac

As of July 2019, the following airlines offer regularly scheduled services:

AirlinesDestinations
SriLankan AirlinesColombo–Bandaranaike
MaldivianMalé
flydubaiDubai

Statistics

As of February 2019, the only foreign operator to Gan is SriLankan Airlines,[4] using Airbus A320 aircraft.

Incidents and accidents

  • On 12 March 2019, a Maldivian Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 suffered a landing gear malfunction, due to which the plane circled around the airport for 1 hour. The aircraft landed safely, but the landing gear was not fully retracted. This was the first ever incident to occur in Gan international airport.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Welcome to Gan International Airport". GanAirport.com. Addu International Airport Private Limited. 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "AIP Maldives - VRMG" (PDF). AviaInfo.gov.mv. Civil Aviation Department, Republic of Maldives. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  3. ^ Airport information for GAN at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006). From DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  4. ^ "GAN airport destinations". Flightradar24. Retrieved 25 February 2019.

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